Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation
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Presenter(s): Alexandra E. Levitt, MD, MPH
Faculty Discussant(s): Sara Tullis Wester, MD, FACS
Abstract A 47-year-old woman with a past medical history of Grave’s disease complicated by thyroid associated ophthalmopathy presents with left eye pain, swelling, and diplopia worsening for 3 months. Exam reveals left-sided periorbital edema, proptosis, and extraocular motility deficits. CT reve…
Indirect Carotid Cavernous Fistula
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Presenter(s): Julia L. Hudson, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Joshua Pasol, MD; Robert M. Starke, MD
Abstract A 72-year-old female referred to Bascom Palmer Emergency room with 4 months of progressive painless diplopia and eye redness after dental procedure. Exam revealed VA 20/25 OU with bilateral abducens palsy, and arterialization of the conjunctival vessels. Review of outside imaging revealed …
Infectious Sclerokeratitis
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Presenter(s): Daniela P. Reyes-Capo, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Guillermo Amescua, MD
Abstract A 79-year-old male presented to BPEI with 4 days of decreased vision and pain in the right eye. Visual acuity was hand motion and exam revealed a large multifocal corneal infiltrate with associated corneal and scleral thinning. B scan demonstrated large choroidal and retinal detachments. P…
Inherited Retinal Degeneration Presented with Intermediate Uveitis
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Presenter(s): Jila Noorikolouri, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Janet L. Davis, MD
Abstract A 12-year-old Hispanic female presented to the uveitis clinic seeking second opinion for treatment of intermediate uveitis 4 years ago. Patient had already been treated with several immunosuppressive agents and biologics without any significant change in her vision. The cystoid macular ede…
Intraoperative Aqueous Misdirection
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Presenter(s): Adam Rothman, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Ta Chen Peter Chang, MD; Justin H. Townsend, MD
Abstract A 3-year-old boy with primary congenital glaucoma OU s/p BVT (x1 OD, x2 OS) presents to clinic with elevated IOP OD despite maximum medical therapy. He undergoes exam under anesthesia with median intraocular pressure (IOP) 37 mm Hg OD. The patient then underwent insertion of non-valved gla…
Intraorbital Wooden Foreign Body
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Presenter(s): Apostolos Anagnostopoulos, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Chris R. Alabiad, MD
Abstract A 63-year-old male with a history of decreased extraocular motility, binocular diplopia and proptosis presenting to the ED after trauma with a palm tree branch a few days before presentation. The patient presents 6 days after trauma with a tree branch. He had a 360-degree chemosis an…
Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
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Presenter(s): C. Maxwell Medert, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Guillermo Amescua, MD
Abstract A 27-year-old woman presented for corneal evaluation with a history of secondary glaucoma. She was found to have iridocorneal endothelial syndrome (ICE). She underwent DSAEK, which failed after 13 months. Subsequent Type 1 Boston Keratoprosthesis was successful. The differential for cornea…
Lattice Corneal Dystrophy
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Vetted By: Anat Galor, MD, MSPH
Vetted Date: April 22, 2025
Presenter(s): Caroline L. Lieux, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Anat Galor, MD, MSPH; Jayne S. Weiss, MD
Abstract Lattice corneal dystrophy is a rare disease with a variety of etiologies. Historically, corneal dystrophies have been defined as bilateral, progressive processes that start in a patient’s first to second decade of life and have no correlation with systemic illnesses. While later studies …
Lens
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
Type: Medical Student Education
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Presenter(s): Chris R. Alabiad, MD
Presenter/Faculty: Alabiad
In this module, we will look at:
Anatomy of the Lens
Cataracts
Macular Hole
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
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Presenter(s): Noy Ashkenazy, MD, MS
Faculty Discussant(s): Ninel Z. Gregori, MD
Abstract A 64-year-old male veteran presents to the clinic on Feb. 15, 2019, with report of having blurry vision in the left eye for 30 years, following left-sided head trauma. He has been told by multiple providers that there was nothing that could be done for his vision. He complains of a “swir…
MEWDS
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
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Presenter(s): Humberto Salazar, III, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Raquel Goldhardt, MD, FACS
Abstract A healthy, myopic 18-year-old female presented with 2 days of blurry vision in her left eye after having a viral upper respiratory infection for 1 week. Dilated fundus exam revealed posterior pole gray-white spots sparing the fovea and a granulated foveal appearance, as well as mild poster…
Mucormycosis
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
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Presenter(s): Nathan Pirakitikulr, MD, PhD
Faculty Discussant(s): Thomas E. Johnson, MD
Abstract A 61-year-old male with interstitial lung disease status post left lung transplant on immunosuppression develops worsening left facial and periorbital swelling after dental cleaning. Symptoms are unresponsive to oral antibiotics and after three days the patient is examined by ophthalmology…
Myopic Traction Maculopathy
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
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Presenter(s): Kevin D. Clauss, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD
Abstract A 62-year-old Asian male with history of myopia presents with decreased vision x 6 months. Found the have myopic traction maculopathy. Patient managed successfully with observation. He has had gradual worsening of vision but has not affected his quality of life. Myopic traction maculopathy…
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Specialty: Neuro-Ophthalmology
Type: Medical Student Education
Include in Catalogue?: Yes
Presenter(s): Chris R. Alabiad, MD
Presenter/Faculty: Alabiad
In this module, we will look at:
Anatomy / Pathways / Light Reflex
Optic Neuritis
Papilledema
NAION
Giant Cell Arteritis
Inherited Optic Neuropathies
Other Optic Neuropathies
Nocardia Amikacinitolerans Corneal Ulcer
Specialty: Neuro-Ophthalmology
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Presenter(s): Benjamin J. Fowler, MD, PhD
Faculty Discussant(s): Anat Galor, MD, MSPH
Abstract A 31-year-old male presented to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ER with six weeks of decreased vision in the right eye. Examination revealed 20/70 vision, a white and quiet eye, with a stromal corneal infiltrate and elevated IOP. The patient was treated with antibacterial and steroid drops…
Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Specialty: Neuro-Ophthalmology
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Presenter(s): Ying Chen, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Byron L. Lam, MD
Abstract We report a case of a 32-year-old male who presents with a four days blurry vision in the left eye. Patient denied any associated pain or systemic symptoms. His review of system includes mild gastrointestinal discomfort 2 years prior that led to eventual removal of gallbladder. On initial …
Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Keratitis
Specialty: Neuro-Ophthalmology
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Presenter(s): Angela Y. Zhu, MD, MBA
Faculty Discussant(s): Sonia H. Yoo, MD
Abstract A 39-year-old Hispanic male presented to the Emergency Room with worsening blurry vision and pain in the left eye for 1 month after feeling something “fly into his eye” while cutting wood. Visual acuity was 20/40 on presentation with a small 1 x 1 mm multifocal anterior stromal corneal…
Normal Tension Glaucoma
Specialty: Neuro-Ophthalmology
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Presenter(s): Nathan Pirakitikulr, MD, PhD
Faculty Discussant(s): Richard K. Parrish, II, MD
Abstract A 22-year-old previously healthy female from Guatemala presents as a referral for “severe glaucoma” with symptoms of intermittent headaches and gradual decline in vision most notable in the left eye. On exam the patient is found to have low-normal intraocular tension, open angle struct…
Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Specialty: Neuro-Ophthalmology
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Presenter(s): Shruti Aggarwal, MBBS
Faculty Discussant(s): Guillermo Amescua, MD
Abstract An 83-year-old monocular male presented to the Cornea division, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with bilateral decreased vision, pain redness and burning for many years getting progressively worse. Examination revealed hand motion vision, ankyloblepharon and chronic cicatricial conjunctivitis …
Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease
Specialty: Neuro-Ophthalmology
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Presenter(s): David Wade Redick, MD
Faculty Discussant(s): Anat Galor, MD, MSPH
Abstract A 39-year-old female with 6 months of eye itchiness and yellow discharge for 6 months. Pt has a history of acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with allogenic bone marrow transplant. Pt diagnosed with ocular graft versus host disease. Pt had some improvement with lubrication, topical stero…